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alright, this is like the millionth post and no one is helpin me....please someone read!@
papaniz
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my video card needs to be updated, but, how do i update it? do i have to buy a new one? or, do i update it on my computer....? if i have to buy a new one, which one is best to buy for the game? if i can update it from my computer, where do i upgrade it? please someone gimme an answer, ive had enough of this... 
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No one can even begin to help you beyond what I said without knowing what computer you have first of all. How old it is. What kind of card you have now. And so much more.
http://www.ea.com/games/the-sims-3
edit i found your specs on your other thread you havea 96mb chip and no graphics card you need a new graphics card
Display Devices
Card name: Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2572&SUBSYS_01D51028&REV_02
Display Memory: 96.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4299 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 4/5/2005 14:38:44, 38014 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
Mini VDD Date: 4/5/2005 14:46:28, 830684 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6632-11CF-5363-DF21A3C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2572
SubSys ID: 0x01D51028
Revision ID: 0x0002
Revision ID: 0x0002
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run
Your computer is a rather old Dell. You have 512mb Ram, you need to double that at least. You have an integrated video card (no card it's just part of your mother board). You'll want to buy a new video card but your power supply will also need to be upgraded to run the new card.
In my opinion, you should save/splurge on a whole new computer. Specifically one geared toward gaming. A bare bones gaming rig will run The Sims 3 fine and cost you less then a grand easy.
Here is a site that will tell you all of that and were to update your drivers! I just barely thought of this. It should fix your problem.
Follow these steps:
IT MAY LOOK LIKE A LOT BUT IT IS VERY VERY VERY SIMPLE, TRUST ME!
1. Go to http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest
2. In the drop down menu labeled --select product-- choose The Sims 3-PC
3. Click "Can You Run It?"
After you do that It should show a little brain being picked apart and it may ask you to run ActiveX choose yes or whatever the option is.
4.It should now have shown up with a chart of all the components that a game uses and if they pass or fail. For the Sims 3 it only show required and not recommended. If it has an X or says Failed your computer, no matter how many driver updates, will not run the game. You will either have to upgrade the said part(not recommended, upgrading can be very bad if you dont know what you are doing or what you need) or get a new computer (in your case this is the best option. BUT if it says pass then go down to were it says "Video Card Driver Version (DirectX)" and there should be info on your driver and a link you can click on to update it. Just follow the link and the instructions and you should be set.
Enjoy simming.